as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much
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Recent Examples of denting
Another round of tariffs, coupled with European retaliation, could reignite fears of a US slowdown, while denting Europe’s GDP, Goldman Sachs analysts said.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cigna last fall unveiled a new system for many of its commercial health plans, denting its shares.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers impressive noise cancellation without denting the old bank account.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By heating steel and then rapidly cooling it in room temperature oil or water, the molecules inside the metal realign into a harder version of the same material—that’s what keeps a knife’s edge sharp and prevents it from denting or rolling over from use.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cigna last fall unveiled a new system for many of its commercial health plans, denting its shares.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers impressive noise cancellation without denting the old bank account.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By heating steel and then rapidly cooling it in room temperature oil or water, the molecules inside the metal realign into a harder version of the same material—that’s what keeps a knife’s edge sharp and prevents it from denting or rolling over from use.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denting
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Supporters of the idea say a combined utility would be able to cut costs by reducing the number of employees.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The proposal also establishes more predictable timelines for preparing environmental impact statements, reducing delays and providing greater certainty for both developers and financing partners.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Supports Heart Health Magnesium and turmeric together may reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing inflammation, improving circulation, and supporting cardiovascular function.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Back then, debasement was done by decreasing the amount of precious metals within gold and silver coins that were used as currency and increasing the amount of cheaper base metals, like copper.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Denting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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